Links &
Resources
Newborn babies can be intimidating
if you don’t have much experience
with a newborn. Relax, you’ve got
this. Here’s some info to get you
started.
Taking care of baby starts with
taking care of you! The Mayo Clinic’s
top 10 tips for stressed out parents
can help.
The basics of newborn care here
with more links for further info if
you feel you need it.
Find out what normal newborn
behavior looks like and why, here.
The value of skin-to-skin care for
newborn babies! Not just for in the
hospital, it’s wonderful all the time!
Jaundice is a common newborn
condition, here’s what you need to
know about jaundice and what to
expect if your baby is more than a
little yellow.
• Don’t stress about poop too much, watch it but you don’t need
to inspect every bowel movement as much as you may think
you need to. ~Jen
Baby
Care
• Don't feel like you need to spare others’ feelings if they're
overstepping. You can still set boundaries and not be rude,
"thanks for the input, but that's not going to work for us at this
time" " I appreciate the concern, but this isn't up for
discussion." ~Emily